N.J. Admin. Code § 11:5-9A.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 11:5-9A.7 - Exemptions

(a) Any person who believes that an offering may be exempt from the provisions of the Act, or who is contemplating marketing property in New Jersey which he or she believes may be exempt, may apply to the Commission for a letter of exemption. Such application shall be in written affidavit form and shall list the reasons why the offering or proposed offering may be exempt from the Act. Such an application for exemption shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $ 100.00.

1. In the event the Commission shall determine that the offering is exempt from the Act, it shall issue a letter of exemption setting forth the facts upon which the determination is based.

2. In the event the Commission shall determine that the offering is not exempt from the provisions of the Act, it shall deny the request for exemption in writing, setting forth therein the facts upon which the determination is based, and shall send such writing to the applicant via certified mail, return receipt requested.

3. The Commission shall issue a determination as to whether an offering is or is not exempt within 30 days of its receipt of a complete request for exemption, with the appropriate fee.

4. Any person who is aggrieved by such a determination is entitled to a hearing, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Rules, N.J.A.C. 1:1, on the determination, provided said hearing is requested in writing no later than 30 days from the date of the applicant's receipt of notice of such determination.

(b) If the nature of the proposed offering indicates that the applicant would be subject to the registration requirements of the Act, the applicant may apply to the Commission for a limited exemption. If the Commission determines that enforcement of the entire Act and all of these rules is not necessary in the public interest or for the protection of purchasers due to the small amounts involved or the limited character of the offering, it shall issue a limited exemption from registration to the applicant.

1. A limited exemption may be granted by reason of the limited character of the offering where the nature of the property, or of the prospective purchasers to whom the timeshare interest shall be offered, is such that it is likely prospective purchasers shall have expert advice concerning the purchase independent of that supplied by the applicant or his agents. An application for a limited exemption for this reason shall include a copy of any prospectus, offering statement or other such solicitation. A limited exemption granted for this reason shall be confined to the group of offerees specified in the application.

2. An application for a limited exemption shall specify the particular timeshare interests for which exemption is sought. Any limited exemption granted shall be confined to those timeshare interests so specified.

3. An application for a limited exemption shall include a narrative description that clearly describes the nature of the offering and the factual basis and reasons why the limited exemption should be granted.

4. Any limited exemption granted shall remain in effect for a period of two years from the date of issuance indicated in the letter of exemption, unless revoked as described below.

5. Any limited exemption granted shall permit the recipient to offer the timeshare interests covered by the limited exemption to New Jersey residents without obtaining an order of registration. A limited exemption shall not deprive the Commission of jurisdiction to enforce any other provision of the Act or this subchapter, or to revoke the limited exemption after notice and opportunity to be heard.

6. A $ 300.00 non-refundable fee shall be tendered with any application for a limited exemption.

7. All applications for a limited exemption shall comply with the following minimum requirements.

i. The filing of a limited exemption application affidavit-questionnaire;

ii. The filing of proof of title specifying the units or interests to be exempted;

iii. The filing of satisfactory proof of surety and/or financial assurances for any promised improvements or amenities;

iv. The advertisement standards and procedures established by this Act; and

v. The filing of any other documents that the Commission shall deem necessary.

8. No limited exemption granted hereunder shall be effective until a letter of limited exemption is issued by the Commission to the applicant for the exemption.

9. Any material change in the information reflected on the application for a limited exemption or on any documentation submitted in support of such application, shall immediately void any exemption issued based upon such application.

(c) Any offering under this subsection may only be made to those persons who are current bona fide owners of an interest in a timeshare plan currently registered under the Act or previously registered under the Act, or under N.J.S.A. 45:15-16.27 et seq. or the Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act, N.J.S.A. 45:22A-21 et seq., by the same developer making the offer. A developer of a timeshare plan that either is or was so registered may offer and dispose of an interest in another timeshare plan created by that developer that is located outside of this State and not registered under the Act to a person in this State who is a current owner of an interest in the currently or previously registered timeshare plan provided that:

1. The developer files a notice with the Commission identifying the timeshare plan that it intends to offer;

2. The developer certifies that all purchasers shall be provided with all disclosure documentation required by law to be provided in the jurisdiction in which the timeshare plan is located;

3. The developer certifies that New Jersey purchasers shall be provided with a right to rescind their purchase within seven days after the purchase contract is signed and all documents required under this Act and local and municipal law are delivered, whichever is later. If local or municipal law grants a longer rescission period, then the longer period would apply;

4. The developer submits a fee of $ 300.00 per notice filed in accordance with (c)1 above; and

5. If the offer is made to owners of interests in a previously registered timeshare plan, the registration of that plan was terminated in good standing as provided in N.J.S.A. 45:15-16.6 0c, 45:15-16.4 0c or 45:22A-31, as applicable.

N.J. Admin. Code § 11:5-9A.7